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Plant Manager

by Stubbes' Precast

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario
Date Posted: Apr 15, 2015
Experience: 5 Years
Education: College Diploma (3 years)

Job Description

Employee Relations
  • Organize shifts and crews along with other plant managers (wetcast, hollowcore and drycast production, in Plant #1, #2 and future #3).
  • Monitor and ensure employees are cross trained on multiple functions.
  • Conduct interviews and make decisions on hiring, training and promotions.
  • Monitor performance, conduct reviews and administer raises following the established pay grid.
  • Make decisions on terminations (working together with Human Resources).
  • Conduct employee ‘town-hall’ meetings, crew meetings and individual meetings when necessary.
  • Define roles and expectations for the employees.
  • Review and approve timecards for payroll.
  • Responsible for enforcing Stubbe’s Health and Safety Program (working together with Health & Safety Representative)
 
Production
  • Manpower Planning – Ensure all areas of the operation are suitably manned to perform the required volumes in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with Manager of Operations regarding specialty projects and products in order to plan a process for manufacturability and scheduling into production.
  • Monitor and track inventory levels and production backlog for all areas of operations (wetcast, hollowcore and drycast)
  • Monitor inventory levels of common production supplies and parts.
  • Oversee and improve the general layout of plant equipment, molds, finished inventory, hardware and other supplies to increase efficiency of production.
  • Design molds to best suit production needs and in the most cost effective manner.
  • Monitor, evaluate and improve processes for best return of investment.  
  • Ensure the successful implementation of lean processes through the operations and plants.
  • Setup, review and optimize proper concrete mix designs, meeting strength, cost, and workability requirements. 
  • Coordinate production and maintenance shutdowns.
  • Conduct plant tours with current or future customers, employees and other persons as required.
  • Perform all duties and activities keeping a focus on high quality and continuous improvement. 
  • Trouble shooting various customer complaints.
  • Operate within departmental budget.
 
Equipment
  • Respond to and resolve batching plant problems.
  • Conduct yearly plant inspections on overhead cranes, gantry cranes, forklifts, lifting devices and other equipment.
  • Plan for future plant development, equipment needs, products, etc., considering cost effectiveness and other potential factors.

An effective Plant Manager at Stubbe’s must have:
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical field is an asset.
  • 10 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing or construction environment. 
  • 5 or more years’ previous management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • A hands on approach to management and leadership.   
  • Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.  
  • Able to build a strong rapport with people and present information to a wide range of audiences.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
Please do not apply unless you meet or exceed the minimum qualifications listed.

Applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to careers@stubbes.org.

Please no phone calls.